Craigsville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Augusta County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,052
Population
508/sq mi density
$40,080
Median Income
$25,625 per capita
$142,400
Home Value
$170,986 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$40,080 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $766/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Craigsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,784 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0865°N, 79.3908°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Augusta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Craigsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").